Stryker reported another strong quarter of sales growth and raised its guidance for the full year as it continues on offense with M&A. “We delivered another quarter of strong organic sales growth,” Stryker Chair and CEO Kevin Lobo said in a news release out after market close yesterday. “We remain committed to our margin expansion […]
Surgical Robotics
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Here are top surgical robotic features from MassDevice and its sister publications (and scroll down to read the latest cardiology device news from MassDevice):
+ The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
+ Intuitive details da Vinci 5 launch plans with limited supply of next-gen surgical robotics systems
+ 10 surgical robotics companies you need to know
+ The secret behind Intuitive’s surgical robotics success
+ Surgical robotics trends and how to accelerate adoption
+ How surgical robotics safety systems prevent patient harm
+ These surgical robotics arms are destined for the trash — by design
Latest Surgical Robotics News
Virtual Incision announces first completed hysterectomy with MIRA surgical robot
Virtual Incision today announced the completion of the first surgery in a study assessing its surgical robot for hysterectomy procedures. The clinical study evaluates the safety and efficacy of MIRA, the company’s miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (miniRAS) device. A minimally invasive robot could shorten hospital stays and reduce blood loss. It could also decrease complication rates […]
Perceptive completes automated dental procedure with AI-driven robot
Perceptive today announced the completion of a fully automated dental procedure on a human using its advanced robotic system. Boston-based Perceptive designed its technology with integrated advanced imaging, AI and robotics. It aims to set a new standard of care in dentistry. So far, the startup has raised $30 million. Its investors include PDS Health, […]
Asensus Surgical denies lack of disclosures in Karl Storz merger
Asensus Surgical (NYSE:ASCX) and Karl Storz issued an SEC filing today defending the proxy statement surrounding their planned merger. On June 7, the companies agreed to a deal in which Karl Storz acquires the surgical robot maker for 35¢ per share in cash. Asensus’ board unanimously approved the agreement and the company filed a definitive […]
Wandercraft exoskeleton used in Olympic torch relay
A paraplegic person carried the Olympic torch as part of the traditional relay using an exoskeleton developed by Wandercraft. Kevin Piette, 35, has been paraplegic since a motorcycle accident 11 years ago, according to Le Parisien. He works for Wandercraft, the company that built what it calls a Personal Exoskeleton that could help disabled people walk. […]
FDA clears Think Surgical’s TMINI 1.1 miniature surgical robot software
Think Surgical announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system (TMINI 1.1). TMINI 1.1 software provides new capabilities to empower surgeon choice throughout total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures. Its new TMINI Pro workflow enables positional refinement and optimization of the implant tailored to patient needs. The workflow’s dynamic data […]
Asensus Surgical wins FDA nod for surgical robot use in urology
Asensus Surgical (NYSE:ASXC) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for an expanded surgical robot indication. The Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based company’s Senhance surgical system can now treat adult and pediatric urology patients. Asensus originally designed Senhance for use in general laparoscopic and laparoscopic gynecological procedures. The company won FDA clearance for the […]
eCential Robotics wins FDA clearance for spine navigation robot developed in J&J collab
eCential Robotics announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its spine navigation and robotic-assistance device. Gières, France-based eCential Robotics designed the device as a new, advanced solution for planning and instrumenting spinal fusion procedures. It developed the spine robot in the framework of a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit. According […]
Stereotaxis adds former Luminex CEO to its board
Surgical robotic technology developer Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) announced that it appointed Nachum “Homi” Shamir to its board of directors. Shamir most recently served as chair and CEO at Luminex. He held that post from 2014 until the company’s $1.8 billion sale to DiaSorin in 2021. Before Luminex, Shamir served as president and CEO at Given Imaging. […]
Intuitive announces EVP Marshall Mohr’s departure
Intuitive Surgical Global Business Services EVP Marshall Mohr is leaving the surgical robotics leader, the company said today. Mohr joined Sunnyvale, California-based Intuitive in 2006 as SVP and CFO and started in his current position in 2022. He also serves on the boards of Veeva Systems and Pacific Biosciences of California. “Marshall will be taking […]
Intuitive beats the Street in Q2, says da Vinci 5 supply will be tight for the next year
Intuitive Surgical posted second-quarter results on Thursday that beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street, sending the stock to a record high after markets opened Friday. The Sunnyvale, California-based surgical robotics leader reported profits of $527 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up 25% from the second […]
